Answer: A)
Explanation: I found the following players that are missing in your question.
a) a baseball player trying to steal second base
b) a soccer goalie blocking a kick
c) a softball player trying to catch a fly ball
d) a hockey player trying to steal the puck from the other team
Stealing bases is offensive and critical skill. For this skill is important to run hard and to know what to do in those moments because that skill is leading to score.
Also, stealing bases can make a very big difference in games. In baseball, there are two strategies: offensive and defensive.